Dilworth School
2 Erin Street, Remuera · Auckland — Central
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #964 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Dilworth School met all eight registration criteria for private schools in its April 2021 ERO review. The school maintains suitable premises, staffing and curriculum, with clear policies and procedures for student safety that are regularly reviewed. Strong alignment exists between hostel and school policies for student wellbeing (composite score: 85).
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Remuera looking for an independent setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Dilworth School a good school?
Dilworth School scores 72/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- All eight registration criteria are being met
- Clear policies and procedures exist for student safety and are regularly reviewed
- Strong alignment between hostel and school policies, values and expectations for student wellbeing
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
L1 99% · L2 96% · UE 82% · near band median (n=38) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 34% · Te Pūkenga 1% · Industry 6% · near band median (n=36) · why? ▼ hide
89% to Y13 · below band median (n=44) · why? ▼ hide
no discipline data · why? ▼ hide
-15.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
85/100 from ERO review 2021-04 · top quartile of band (n=96) · why? ▼ hide
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 85/100.
Latest ERO review
2021-04-29 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region – Te Tai Raki
- Dilworth School meets all criteria for registration as a private school under Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020
- School has suitable premises, staffing, equipment and curriculum meeting registration requirements
- The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students
- Three hostels accommodate 570 students (100% of school roll), with recently appointed hostel manager coordinating administration
- Student wellbeing surveys have enhanced pastoral care services and contribute to safe physical and emotional environment in hostels
"A safe place is one in which risks to student safety are regularly assessed and evaluated with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, harm."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2021. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$0.04M
Surplus / (deficit)
$51k
Net assets / equity
$0.99M
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
98.6%
72 of 73 leavers
+1.2pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
95.9%
70 of 73 leavers
+2.4pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
82.2%
60 of 73 leavers
-4.8pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
89.0%
2024 cohort · 73 students
-4.5pt vs 2023
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Creative Industries 3
- Service Industries 2
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.77M
Per-student funding · 2022
$1,616
2018
$1.0M
2019
$1.0M
2020
$0.9M
2021
$0.9M
2022
$0.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 41
- Year 08 50
- Year 09 73
- Year 10 74
- Year 11 83
- Year 12 91
- Year 13+ 70
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Pacific 53.5%
- European/Pākehā 33.1%
- Māori 18.7%
- Asian 18.0%
- Other / MELAA 2.5%
Location
2 Erin Street, Remuera. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Dilworth School.
Diocesan School For Girls
Composite · 0.2km · 1,697 roll
88
+16 vs this
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.5km · 2,274 roll
85
+13 vs this
Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland
Contributing · 0.7km · roll n/a
87
+15 vs this
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Contributing · 0.8km · 236 roll
76
+4 vs this
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Composite · 0.8km · 1,641 roll
85
+13 vs this
Totara Point School
Contributing · 0.9km · roll n/a
87
+15 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Dilworth School a good school?
Dilworth School scores 72/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2021-04 review identified 5 key findings. Dilworth School meets all criteria for registration as a private school under Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020
How do I enrol my child at Dilworth School?
Contact the school directly on 09-5231060, email info@dilworth.school.nz, or visit www.dilworth.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Dilworth School is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
Dilworth School has 477 students. It is a boys school-only school.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Dilworth School in 2021-04, signed by Steve Tanner. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- dilworth.school.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz